The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland, United States.
UMES is the only HBCU men's basketball team to have ever been ranked in the men's AP top 25 poll, coming in at number 20 in the 1973âÂÂ74 season after winning their first 20 games.
The school's team currently competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. They have never played in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The Hawks are led by head coach Cleo Hill Jr.
The Hawks have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament one time. Their record is 1âÂÂ1.
The Hawks have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament one time. Their record is 0âÂÂ1.
The Hawks have appeared in The Basketball Classic one time. Their record is 0âÂÂ1.
The Hawks have appeared in the NAIA Tournament seven times. Their combined record is 10âÂÂ7.